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New Groups at the Downtown Location

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:59:43 +0000

There are three new groups to get involved in at the downtown location!

Families for Mental Health Recovery Committee
An ongoing group for families to advocate for changes to the mental health system. The group meets monthly on the second Monday of the month at 6:00pm at our 901 King Street West location. Please call 416-535-8501 ext. 2011 for next meeting time.

Fundraising and Events Committee
An ongoing group of families, board members and staff that work together to raise donations for the family and youth programs. The group meets monthly on the third Monday evening at 6:00pm at our 901 King Street West location.

Ongoing Family Support Group
This support group meets monthly to discuss ongoing recovery for their family members. This is for families who have already taken the Family Mental Health Recovery Course. The group meets monthly on the fourth Monday of the month at our 901 King Street West location.

Please call 535-8501 ext. 2011 to let us know you are coming.

Golf For Good

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:15:13 +0000

Family Outreach and Response Program
5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

Wednesday October 7th, 2009
10:30am – 8:30pm.

Lionhead Golf and Country Club
Brampton, Ontario
8525 Mississauga Road
Brampton, Ontario
L6Y 0C1
Tel: (905) 455-8400

Golf for Good is a fundraising initiative of the Family Outreach and Response Program. We support and educate family and friends during the mental health recovery process. Last year over 200 families used our services. Now in its 5th year, this charity golf event continues to build in popularity and is a key platform to the charity, providing essential services not covered by base funding.

Lionhead Golf and Country Club

Lionheads beautifully landscaped grounds incorporate the natural beauty of meadows, wetland, forests, and natural foliage on 500 acres of land.

Designed and groomed to excite every level of golfer Lionhead offers its guests one of Ontario’s finest golfing experiences on two champion courses.

Partner with us in 2009 as an event sponsor and enjoy a day of golf followed by a fabulous dinner and auction. Gain exposure to professionals in finance, real estate, and entrepreneurial sectors. Golf for Good also provides the opportunity to entertain clients or reward top achieving staff while contributing to an essential social service.

The Agenda

The agenda is as follows:

Registration: 10:30am – 12:15pm
Golf Clinic: 1100am – 12:00pm
BBQ Lunch: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Golf (Shotgun Start) 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Cocktails: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner and Auction: 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Player Fees
Per Player: 350.00
Four Players: $1,400
Dinner and Auction only: $100
Corporate Foursome plus Hole Sponsor: $1700.00

When you register for the Golf Tournament in addition to supporting a worthy cause you also get:
1) Round of golf with cart on one of the most challenging golf courses in Canada – LEGENDS at LIONHEAD
2) BBQ Lunch
3) Free Golf Clinic
4) On Course events and prizes to be won
5) Cocktail Reception
6) Gourmet Buffet Dinner
7) Free pair of Nike Air Saddle Shoes

After canswering the following questions, you can make your payment through CanadaHelps by clicking on the image below.

Or if you prefer to mail a check you can print this form out, or write a letter specifying all information needed and can send it to:

Family Outreach and Response Program
901 King Street West
Suite 500A
Toronto, ON, M5V3H5

Thanks!

Sponsorship Levels

Premier Sponsorship ($10,000)
Company Logo and listing as title sponsor in all promotional material
Logo, acknowledgment and link to corporate website on the FOR website.
Corporate Recognition at dinner
Full page ad (back cover) in Tournament Program
Banner at display of event
Sinage at the registration table
Corporate logo on a sleeve of golf balls for every player
Distribution of promotional materials in gift bags
One foursome for Golf, cocktails, and dinner

Dinner Sponsorship ($5000.00)
Official designation as the Dinner Sponsor in all promotional material
Signage at the door
Logo and acknowledgments on printed materials
Corporate recognition at dinner
Half page ad in tournament program
Two players for golf, cocktails and dinner

Putting Contest Sponsorship ($2000.00)
Official designation as the putting Contest Sponsor in all promotional material
Signage at the putting green, halfway point on the course
Logo and acknowledgment on printed materials
Corporate recognition at dinner
Half page ad in tournament program
One player for golf, cocktails, and dinner

Golf Clinic Sponsorship ($1000.00)
Corporate sinage at the practice facility
Opportunity to outfit teaching professional in shirt with company logo
Logo and acknowledgement on printed materials
Corporate recognition at the dinner
Business card ad in tournament program
One player for golf, cocktails and dinner

18 Hole Sponsorships ($300.00 per hole)

Signage at each hole sponsored
Official designation as a hole sponsor in all promotional material
Acknowledgment in the tournament program
Corporate recognition at dinner.

Dennis Amato- FOR will miss you.

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:28:33 +0000

A dear friend of the Family Outreach and Response Dennis Amato passed away in his home on Friday, June 19, 2009 at the age of 65. He was the beloved husband of Linda Amato (a staff person at FOR) of 44 years. He was a great support to The Family Outreach and Response program and his volunteer work with us was deeply appreciated. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane subway from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 with the Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 3 o’clock. Click here to read the notice in the Toronto Star and sign the virtual guest book.

We are honoured that family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to our program.

If you would like to send us a donation by mail please mail a check to:

Family Outreach and Response Program
901 King Street West
Suite 500A
Toronto, ON, M5V3H5

CCRA Registered Charity number: 85680 2244 Rr0001

If you prefer to donate online please click below:

A Night in Wonderland: A Journey In The Mysteries Of The Mind

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:29:14 +0000

The Talk To Youth Lately project is hosting a Youth Talent Show!

Date: Thursday May 21st, 2o09

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Location: Scarborough Civic Centre

Street: 150 Borough Drive

Come see talented youth from the Scarborough community expressing what a healthy mind, body, and spirit means to them through song, dance, poetry, comedy etc.

If you’d like more information please contact Emily Collette. 416-439-2265

Get The Facts- F.A.M.E. Event March 12th

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:52:45 +0000

Get the facts.

Sometimes just starting with the facts makes coping easier.
F.A.M.E. presents the following free, educational event in its on-going Educational Speaker Series. www.fameforfamilies.com
Thursday March 12, 2009
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Topic: Mental Health Recovery: Overview of mental health recovery from the perspective of a consumer/survivor who works in the mental health system and his fiancé.
Guest Speaker: Chris Whittaker
Personal Experience Speaker
Canadian Mental Health Association, T.O. Branch

Islington United Church 25 Burnhamthorpe Rd., Room 6
(Dundas/Burnhamthorpe Intersection)
For more information and to register for this FREE event please contact:
Mary at 416-207-5032 x 29

FOR Open House – You're Invited!

admin — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:30:52 +0000

FOR Invites you to our OPEN HOUSE! Come see our new downtown offices.

Refreshments Will Be Served.

Wednesday, February 11th
4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
500A (west elevators)
901 King Street West (at Strachan Ave.)

Don’t be shy, come on down for a tour and to visit with FOR staff. We want you there!

Please RSVP by February 6th to Linda Amato 416-535-8501, ext. 1959

linda_amato@familymentalhealthrecovery.org

'08 Recovery Conference a Smash Success!

admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:08:58 +0000

The International Recovery Perspectives: Action on Alternatives conference recently held in Toronto was a huge success. More than 300 survivors, professionals, family members and others gathered over four days for a packed schedule all focused on effectively helping people through mental health crises. Hosted by INTAR and the Leadership Project, talk is already underway for a follow-up gathering in Europe. Conference materials are available here on the site . Thanks to everyone who contributed to making this such a powerful event!

Upcoming International Recovery Conference, June 2008

admin — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:28:25 +0000

In partnership with The Leadership Project in Toronto, INTAR is hosting a conference. The conference “International Recovery Perspectives: Action on Alternatives” offers conference participants an opportunity to hear from distinguished researchers, advocates, authors, activists and clinical practitioners who are renowned for their work in alternatives for recovery. The conference is a collaborative initiative between the Leadership Project (Toronto) and the International Network Toward Alternatives and Recovery (INTAR). This a rare opportunity for Ontarians and our neighbours to meet with, and hear from the members of INTAR and the other international guests who are working to create alternatives to psychiatric treatment, and who are pressing for meaningful change at the local, national and now, international levels.

June 4th- Psychosium III- A one-day event bringing together psychiatric survivors from around the world interested in alternatives, recovery, and advocacy. The Psychosium is free and provides the local community with an opportunity to make an informal, and more political connection with some of the international guests presenting at the conference.

June 5th and 6th- International Recovery Perspectives-Action on Alternatives Conference

June 7th- INTAR Meeting- Presenters at the conference interested in becoming members of INTAR are welcome to join.

Click here for a preliminary registration package.